Custom ERP Cost in 2026: Pricing Table and How It Is Calculated by Module

A custom ERP in 2026 costs from $30,000 for a Starter package with 3-5 modules (3-5 months), $50,000-120,000 for a Standard package with 6-10 modules (5-9 months), and $120,000-250,000+ for an Enterprise package with 10+ modules (9-15 months+). FutureTech publishes its full price list, calculated transparently from team rates of $1,500-2,900 per person per month.

How much does a custom ERP cost in 2026?

Custom ERP pricing is split into three packages based on the number of modules, from $30,000 to $250,000+. Unlike packaged software licensed annually, you pay once for a system designed around exactly how your business operates, and you own 100% of the source code and data.

Package	Modules	Typical scope	Price (USD)	Timeline
Starter	3-5	Inventory, purchasing-sales, basic accounting	From $30,000	3-5 months
Standard	6-10	+ HR, CRM, production/projects, BI	$50,000-120,000	5-9 months
Enterprise	10+	Multi-branch, multi-company, deep custom workflows	$120,000-250,000+	9-15 months+

These rates sit at the low end of the market for equivalent quality, because the entire development team is based in Vietnam with standardized processes. For comparison, local agencies in Singapore commonly charge S$90-150 per hour (about $70-115), which makes the same build 4-6 times more expensive. FutureTech is a Vietnam-based company that specializes in delivering for Singapore businesses, works to an ISO 27001-certified security standard, and commits to a fixed timeline with full source-code handover, so the lower price does not come at the expense of security or delivery assurance.

How is ERP cost calculated by module?

ERP cost comes from a single formula, not an arbitrary estimate: team composition (people × role × seniority) × number of months × the published monthly rate. FutureTech's team rates are public at $1,500-2,900 per person per month depending on position (backend, frontend, QA, PM) and seniority (junior, mid, senior).

Take the Starter package as an example: a 4-person team (backend, frontend, QA, part-time PM) averages about $2,240 per person per month. Over a 3.5-month project: 4 people × 3.5 months × $2,240 ≈ $31,000, which is exactly where the "from $30,000" figure comes from. You can verify the math yourself; there are no hidden fees.

More modules mean a larger team and a longer timeline:

• Adding standard business modules (HR, CRM): 1-2 extra people and 1-2 extra months.
• Complex modules (production, multi-stage costing): senior backend engineers and longer business analysis.
• External integrations (e-invoicing, banking, e-commerce marketplaces, IoT devices): additional API work and testing.

If your business needs continuous development rather than a fixed-scope package, hourly billing is available at $10-18 per hour for long-term projects, or $12-22 per hour for short-term work of 1-6 months.

What are the reference ERP prices by industry?

Each industry has its own reference pricing across three tiers (Basic, Standard, and Advanced), from $10,000 (Basic Spa) to $144,000 (Advanced Manufacturing), because process complexity varies widely by sector:

Industry	Basic	Standard	Advanced
Spa / Beauty	$10,000	$25,500	$61,000
F&B / Restaurants	$11,000	$27,000	$65,000
Retail / Warehouse / POS	$12,000	$30,000	$72,000
Education / Training centers	$12,000	$30,000	$72,000
Agriculture	$12,500	$31,500	$76,000
Professional services	$13,000	$33,000	$79,000
Clinics / Healthcare	$14,000	$34,500	$83,000
Logistics / Transport	$19,000	$48,000	$115,000
Construction / Real estate	$20,500	$51,000	$122,000
Manufacturing / MES	$24,000	$60,000	$144,000

Manufacturing, construction, and logistics carry higher prices because their processes run deeper: costing by production stage, multi-level materials management, and shipment coordination. If your business combines several areas, the cost is calculated by adding up modules using the formula above. Before locking in a budget, it is also worth weighing whether to buy an off-the-shelf ERP or build your own so you commit to the right path.

What does your final price depend on?

Six factors determine the final cost: the number and complexity of modules (the biggest driver), external integrations (payments, e-invoicing, banking, IoT), the number of platforms (web, mobile, point-of-sale), user volume and system load, the degree of UI and report customization, and security or compliance requirements. The earlier the scope is clearly defined, the more accurate the quote. That is why FutureTech always starts with a free scoping session before committing to a number.

What costs come after handover?

The only recurring cost after handover is annual maintenance at 15-20% of the contract value, covering bug fixes, security updates, operational support, and small adjustments as your processes change (for example, updating invoice templates for new tax rules). There are no per-user license fees, a major difference from packaged ERP, where subscription costs grow with every new hire. Scope expansions (new modules) are quoted separately for the additional work only.

If your budget is not yet ready for a complete system, you can start with FutureTech's free custom-configured ERP (inventory, sales, and basic cash-flow, set up around your processes) and pay only for the additional development when you upgrade.

FAQ

What is the minimum cost of a custom ERP for a small business?

The Starter package with 3-5 core modules (inventory, purchasing-sales, basic accounting) starts from $30,000 and takes 3-5 months. On a tighter budget, a business can begin with a free custom-configured ERP and upgrade later, paying only for the added development.

Does the ERP price include staff training?

Yes. Every package includes end-user training before the official handover. Additional training after the implementation phase (for example, when staff change) is quoted separately if needed.

Why do ERP quotes differ so much between vendors for the same module count?

Because process complexity, report customization, third-party integrations, and maintenance terms all vary. Ask for a quote broken down as team × time × monthly rate, the way FutureTech publishes it, instead of comparing bottom-line totals.

Can payment be split across project phases?

Yes. Payments follow acceptance milestones for each module or project phase, with no requirement to pay the full amount up front. The exact schedule is agreed in the contract after the scoping session.

Do ERP costs increase after handover?

The only recurring cost is maintenance at 15-20% of contract value per year. Bugs within the committed scope are fixed under warranty at no charge; only requests that expand the scope beyond the original contract generate a new quote.

Reference pricing — an exact quote follows a free scoping session.

Want to know exactly how many modules your business needs and what the real number is? Book a free scoping session with FutureTech (ftech.ltd) and receive an itemized quote built around how your operation actually runs.